Habib Barrow, 8, died on way to hospital after he was bitten by the dog near capital Banjul on 15 January.

A dog that killed one of the sons of Gambian president Adama Barrow has been put to death. The animal was "humanely" put to sleep by veterinary officers at the Central Veterinary Clinic in the town of Abuko, news website The Point reported.

"Religion is helping me cope. In religion, you have to accept destiny," Barrow, a devout Muslim, explained.

"It is a very difficult situation, this kind of things happen and you have to be strong. You have to be committed," he continued. "It takes a strong character and strong beliefs. And that's why we were able to knock out Jammeh, because of our beliefs."